Towns, villages call for full-time Home Town Cable network
ALTONA | A handful of local municipalities have passed resolutions calling for Spectrum to open a dedicated public access channel for Home Town Cable.
View ArticleCounty sets special election; candidates announced
PLATTSBURGH | The Clinton County Legislature has set a special election for April 23.
View ArticleFire refresher
Spring has finally knocked on our door. Gazing out my window I see the last remnants of snow — patches of white in the woods and in the lower pasture.
View ArticlePeryea wins Area 2 race
ALTONA | Unofficial results from the special election Tuesday show that Republican Francis Peryea, Jr. appears to have clinched the Area 2 seat on the Clinton County Legislature in a landslide.
View ArticlePeryea wins by landslide in Area 2 county race
ALTONA | Unofficial results from the special election last week show that Republican Francis Peryea Jr. appears to have clinched the Area 2 seat on the Clinton County Legislature in a landslide.
View ArticleMassive police response to Altona ends peacefully
Altona man Dennis Provost, 57, was taken into custody by state police March 27 under the state Mental Health Law.
View ArticleCounty legislator to resign, lawmakers to set special election
PLATTSBURGH | After serving on the Clinton County Legislature for more than seven years, former Minority Leader Dr. Jonathan Beach (R-Area 2) said he intends to resign on Tuesday.
View ArticleClinton County tax auction set
PLATTSBURGH | Clinton County will put up 36 properties for sale at the next tax auction.
View ArticleDemocrats must find winning agenda
A study of the history of the Supreme Court reveals an interesting pattern. With this in mind, I have come to some conclusions.
View ArticlePower outage in Clinton, Essex counties
NYSEG is reporting a power outage in Clinton and Essex counties, including this stretch of Cornelia Street in Plattsburgh. As of 1:45 p.m., 14,734 customers were without power.
View ArticleMemories of America
The old live with their memories, the young with their daydreams. As a member of the former, I remember when borders were for protection, not barriers to social justice. The flag was saluted and not...
View ArticleAltona Town Wide Garage Sale
Town-wide Garage Sale sponsored by the Altona Fire Dept. Auxiliary. On Saturday, there will be craft and bake sales, raffle tickets, hot food and refreshments sold at the Altona Fire Station. Maps with...
View ArticleFlat Rock fire creates ‘lab’ for environmental science faculty, students
PLATTSBURGH | A fire that might have been considered devastating to some is an ecological god-send to the Altona Flat Rock region and the SUNY Plattsburgh environmental science faculty and students...
View ArticleHoly Angels Blueberry Festival Breakfast
Blueberry Pancakes, Regular Pancakes, Sausage, Scrambled Eggs, Juice, Coffee and lots of Homemade Blueberry Baked Goods. Cost - $9.00 Adults, $6.00 Children 12 & Under. Takeouts Available
View ArticlePreachers of the new secular religion
Marx said, “Religion is the opiate of the people.” If the masses demand an opiate, simply substitute evironmentalism for Christianity. Academia can provide a catechism.
View ArticleCelebrate Families Dinner and Dance
Benefits the Champlain Children's Learning Center. Tickets are $10 children and $20 adults - available at the door, Champlain DFCU, Champlain National Bank (Champlain Branch) or CCLC
View ArticleHoly Angels Harvest Dinner
Turkey breast, homemade stuffing, mashed potatoes, squash, carrots, corn, dessert and drink. Cost $10.00 adults, $5.00 children 6-12, under 5 free. Takeouts available
View ArticleElection Day today
PLATTSBURGH | Residents of Clinton County will decide several county and town races when they go to the polls Tuesday.
View ArticleBenefit for Sheila Finlayson Lashway
Sheila has recently been diagnosed with stage 4 Laryngeal cancer. The mounting hospital/surgery bills have left her with a growing financial burden. Please help us in supporting Sheila in her fight by...
View ArticleAll-You-Can-Eat Breakfast
Serving Pancakes, French Toast, Sausage, Bacon, Ham, Home Fries, Scrambled Eggs, Sausage & Biscuits, Fruit, Homemade Danishes, Juice, Milk & Coffee. Cost - $10.00 Adults, $5.00 Children 6-12,...
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